You can't get a more inviting and refreshing cocktail than the famous Bob Marley Cocktail served at Secret's Resorts in Jamaica. Speaking from first-hand experience, they are worth traveling for!
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Just in time for the start of summer, here are two new programs that provide free military passes to attractions in the USA.
The US Government through the National Parks Service and Bureau of Lands Management is offering free annual passes for Active Duty Military and...

I've just completed a journey to 'The Happiest Kingdom on Earth" (Bhutan in the Himalaya mountains) courtesy of Radio Shangri-La, a terrific book to add to your summer reading list.
Lisa Napoli, a public radio broadcaster in Los Angeles, is rescued from an unfulfilled life by...

Say it ain't so. The Netherlands who have led the way in tolerance for drug use in public places have taken the first step toward curbing the ever-growing pilgrimage of (young) travelers to the infamous 'coffee shops' of Amsterdam.
A judge today upheld the government's plan...

Hey what are you doing next weekend? It's about time that you dusted off your golf clubs and headed out of some a crisp clear morning to play a round. We have good news - it's opening day at the Bethel Inn Country Club in...

Have you ever watched an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and wished you were sitting in that red Camaro riding along with Guy Fieri, nibbling and chatting your way down the road? Or perhaps you've watched a PBS special and fantasized about exploring a...

10 reasons the Underground River in Palawan in the Philippines is an unforgettable destination.
Aside from the fact that the island of Palawan is renowned as one of the most famous tourist destinations in the Philippines because of its many attractive beaches, it also houses the...

The James Hotel New York, Soho's latest urban chic hotel, is bringing in-room amenities to a whole new level! The James wants you to be able to sip a delicious designer cocktail right in the privacy of your own room while you gaze out at...

Here it is a few weeks since our stay at The Esmeralda Resort on the French-side of St. Martin, and I'm still feeling it's relaxed vibe. This hotel is a fantastic choice for folks who want to slip away for a peaceful vacation that's...

Apparently I'm not the only one to think a day without massive traffic congestion and pollution in the middle of Los Angeles would be a good thing!
On Sunday, April 15th, L.A. will morph into the longest and largest street fair in the United States. More...

I'm just back from a great trip to St. Maarten where I experienced BOTH of the popular Sonesta Hotels; the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and the Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort. (Both on Dutch side). The Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino is conveniently...

Have you ever had a winter hibernation hangover? Mysterious aches and pains, tired muscles and the inability to get out of bed without four or five hits to the snooze button are all symptoms of this condition. It’s brutal. But there’s a cure that will...

As we pull close to Antigua, here finally are the aquamarine waters that I associate with Caribbean waters.
We're supposed to be docking in the port of Falmouth, known for the multimillion dollar yachts anchored in the gorgeous bay, but the swell is too high and...

We've all had a great day in Iles des Saintes and are looking forward to the short sail over to Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe is a volcanic island shaped like a butterfly. The larger western side has high peaks and dense rainforests and is an important agricultural...

We had a blissfully calm sail from Dominica to Ile des Saintes, a collection of 8 small islands off the coast of Guadeloupe. All hands were on deck to watch our approach into the beautiful protected bay. I had no familiarity with this destination, and...

Anchored off Charlestown early on Sunday morning, we were thrilled to see Nevis' peak was in full view and not wreathed in clouds as is so often the case. Phillip, our cruise director, cautioned that Nevis is a sleepy little community on an average...

Last winter Clint and I were gazing out to sea at sunset from a funky beach bar on St. Kitts. Off in the distance was the most beautiful sailing ship gliding majestically through the bay with soft sunlight reflecting off its billowing sails. Right...

The Renaissance World Golf Village Resort in St. Augustine Florida has a great promotion offering wonderfully affordable rates with access to several championship golf courses plus an exclusive luxury oceanfront resort. As of February 1st, the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort has partnered with the...

One of the world's most heralded romantic resorts has introduced a tantalizing new promotion that may just put it within your reach. Imagine spending Valentine's Day sipping a tropical cocktail in one of the most exclusive resorts on earth - definitely a memory to last...

The backpackers you choose to stay at in Australia will have a big effect on the amount of partying and surfing you manage to fit in. These backpackers in Sydney, Brisbane, Byron Bay and on the Gold Coast have all been carefully selected for...